When under “unsupervised probation,” you may or may not be given a probation officer to whom you must report. However, if you commit a misdemeanor or felony offense (but not tickets for simple violations, such as speeding) during your probation period, your probation can be revoked and you could face part or all of your sentence for your original charge.
In addition, you could face a charge for the new offense you committed that caused your probation to be revoked. The prosecution’s burden of proof for a probation violation is reduced and must only be proven by a “preponderance of the evidence” instead of “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
If you (or a loved one) have been arrested or accused of violating probation in Kentucky or the Lexington area in particular, call an experienced Lexington, Kentucky Criminal Lawyer at (859) 685-1055 for a free consultation.
